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Beirut Arab University is one of the top universities

in Lebanon steadily moving forward in the world of

education. Since its foundation in 1960, the University

has made significant progress towards creating a

community of teaching and learning. It's a private

institution for higher education accredited by the

Foundation for International Business Administration

Accreditation (FIBAA).

BAU offers 47 undergraduate programs and 95

graduate programs at its ten faculties.

Our responsibilities and commitment towards

academic and research excellence, diversity, and

creative innovation were a key element for attaining

international accreditations for most of our programs.

At BAU, our students receive high quality education,

knowledge, practical and personal skills needed to

produce better education outcomes and reach their

highest level of academic achievements.

We welcome you to join BAU to find out the endless

opportunities, discover a unique learning community,

and enjoy a vibrant and diverse university life.

Prof. Amr Galal El Adawi

President of Beirut Arab University

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One of the BAU greatest achievements is the

International Institutional Accreditation, which

reflects high standards and quality of the University

education.

Also, the attainment of International Accreditation

for almost all BAU educational programs, will help

our graduates to shape their future by expanding

opportunities in job markets beyond our region

boundaries.

Prof. Mohamed Saad Raslan

Dean of Academic Development and Quality

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At Beirut Arab University, our objective is to change

the world through education. As Dean of Graduate

Studies and Research my aim is to invest significantly

in graduate education and research and expand the

already momentous opportunities for our graduate

students to generate new knowledge to prepare for

careers inside and outside Lebanon and to tackle the

growing needs of society.

We are deeply committed to offer high quality

graduate programs that nurture the capacities of our

graduate students and create a culture that builds a

better community.

Prof. Hania Nakkash

Dean of Graduate Studies & Research


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On behalf of Student Affairs' Staff, I would like to

welcome you all to Beirut Arab University. Along

with the academic staff members, we would like to

assure you of the utmost consideration with which

we regard our students.

The aim is to strengthen communication with BAU

students in order to share and exchange ideas and

views to foster a spirit of team work in accordance

with the University's regulations.

We go to great length to provide professional services

to all our stakeholders, including students, faculty,

the University administration, and the parents of

undergraduate students.

Finally, we are always ready to offer any help and

support for the academic and social development of

our students.

Prof. Sobhi Abou Chahine

Dean of Student Affairs

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1960The Foundation of BAU and the beginning of its academic journey. The opening of the Faculties of Human Sciences (Arts previously) and Law & Political Science (Law previously).

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1961 The opening of the Faculty of Business Administration

(Commerce & Business Administration previously).

1962 The launch of the Faculty of Architecture - Design

& Built Environment (Architectural Engineering

previously).


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1970The announcement of "Jamal Abdel Nasser" award for academic distinction to commemorate his outstanding contributions and achievements along with a hall bearing his name.

1975The establishment of the Faculty of Engineering.

1976The opening of the Faculty of Science.

1982 The restoration of faculties

and buildings after the Israeli invasion.

1986The initiation of the Faculty

of Pharmacy.

1995The launch of the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry.



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2008The acquisition of site in Bekaa for the future campus. The establishment of the Faculty of Health Sciences including four main departments: Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Physical Therapy. Moving the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering to Debbieh Campus.

2005The opening of the Faculty of Nursing (Health Sciences recently). Honoring and commemorating the name of the martyred prime minister Rafic Hariri by naming the practical Faculties' building as "Hariri Building".

2006The opening of Debbieh Campus and moving the Faculty of Architecture - Design & Built Environment to be the first BAU faculty to reside in the Campus.

2010The celebration of the

Golden Jubilee and launching a new visual

identity for the University. The opening of Tripoli

Campus.

2012The establishment of the Research Center for Environment and

Development (RCED) at Bekaa Campus. The receipt

of RIBA Accreditation by the Faculty of

Architecture - Design & Built Environment.

2013Releasing the "Code

of Ethics" at BAU. The attainment of ABET

Accreditation for the Computer Science

Program at the Faculty of Science. The attainment

of ABET Accreditation for the Communication &

Electronics Program at the Faculty of Engineering.



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2014The Faculty of Dentistry's attainment of an International Recognition from ADEE.


2015The University's attainment

of the International Institutional Accreditation

from FIBAA. FIBAA Accreditation attainment

by the Faculty of Business Administration. The

attainment of CCAPP Accreditation by the Faculty

of Pharmacy.

2016Honoring the contributions

of the Late Secretary General through launching

the Issam Houri Square, Hall, and Award. The attainment of FIBAA

Accreditation for the Faculty of Law & Political Science in its three programs Bachelor,

Masters, and PhD.

2017The Psychology Program at the Faculty of Human

Sciences attains academic accreditation by AHPGS.

Rules and Regulations

The University applies the credit hour system in all

its programs. Each department in the University’s

faculties assigns an academic advisor who provides

council and guidance to a group of students. The

academic advisor assists in course selection and

helps solve any issues or problems his/her advisees

might encounter throughout their enrollment.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for graduation, students must satisfy

the following requirements:

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- The completion of studies within a period not exceeding double the standard

study duration to receive a degree in the chosen major.

- The completion of the minimum credit hour requirements for all types of

courses including mandatory courses, elective courses, university courses, and

free courses, etc. required in the major as specified in the curriculum of the

relevant faculty.

- Earning the ICDL certificate within the first four semesters of study.

- The final CGPA grade must be at least 2.00 to attain the relevant academic

degree. Otherwise, students must repeat one or more courses to get their CGPA

up to at least 2.00.

Studying at BAU

BAU offers a variety of specializations for its students in different disciplines

among its ten faculties.

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BAU has been developing and prospering since its

establishment to encompass ten Faculties across

its campuses. These Faculties consist of different

specialties as following:

Faculty of Human Sciences

Arabic Language & Literature, English Language &

Literature, French Language & Literature, Sociology,

Psychology, and Mass Communication.

Location: Beirut Campus

Faculty of Law and Political Science

Civil Law, Islamic Law, Penal Law, Public Law,

Commercial Law, Civil Procedural Law, Public

International Law, Private International Law, History

& Philosophy of Law, Economic & Public Finance, and

Political Science.


Faculty of Business Administration

Accounting, Economics, and Business

Administration.

Location: Beirut, Debbieh & Tripoli Campuses

Faculty of Architecture - Design & Built

Environment

Architecture and Design Programs.

Location: Debbieh & Tripoli Campuses

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Faculty of Engineering

Electrical & Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Engineering

Management, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and

Chemical & Petroleum Engineering.


Faculty of Science

Physics, Mathematics & Computer Science, Chemistry, and Biological &

Environmental Sciences.


Faculty of Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology &

Therapeutics, and Pharmacy Practice.


Faculty of Medicine

Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Medical Sciences.


Faculty of Dentistry

Developmental Sciences, Biological & Diagnostic Sciences, Oral Surgical Sciences,

Restorative Sciences, and Oral Rehabilitation Sciences.


Faculty of Health Sciences

Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Medical Lab Technology, and Physical Therapy.

Location: Beirut & Tripoli Campuses

Faculties

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Throughout five decades, Beirut Arab University

has recognized a remarkable development that

allows its libraries to serve academic purposes and

scientific research. BAU has eight libraries which are

distributed over the three campuses:

1. Human Sciences Library (Beirut Campus)

2. Law and Political Science Library (Beirut Campus)

3. Business Administration Library (Beirut Campus)

4. Architecture - Design & Built Environment Library

(Debbieh Campus)

5. Engineering and Science Library (Debbieh Campus)

6. Medical Sciences Library (Beirut Campus)

7. Dentistry Library (Beirut Campus)

8. Tripoli Library (Centralized Library divided into five

sections including Business Administration Library,

Engineering Library, Architecture - Design & Built

Environment Library, Science Library, and Health

Sciences Library).

The Libraries hold different kinds of information

resources, both print and electronic, such as books,

theses and dissertations, academic research,

textbooks, references, special collections such as rare

books, journals, and many kinds of multimedia.

In addition, libraries at BAU comprise specialized and

multidisciplinary databases.

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BAU Library

Memberships

- LALC (Lebanese

Academic Library

Consortium);

- LIDS (Inter Library

Loan, Document

Delivery Service);

- LLA (Lebanese Library

Association);

- IFLA (International

Federation of Library

Association).

the ten Faculties and occupy 3638 m² of the total

area of University Campuses.

Library Collection

- Books and journals: Print & online;

- Special collections: Rare books, manuscripts, and

maps;

- Dissertations;

- Databases: Specialized & multidisciplinary;

- Multidisciplinary databases: academic search

complete, Wiley, Sage, Springer, Cambridge, and

Taylor & Francis;

- Tools: EBSCO Discovery service: federated search,

Turn it in: plagiarism checker;

- JCR: Journal citation report;

- Scopus & scival: Journal impact factor.

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Beirut Campus

Beirut Campus is the main branch, which is located

in the heart of Beirut in Tareek El Jadida. The land

spans an area of 41,107 m² and comprises two

buildings with a total built area of 50,000 m². The

main building has an area of 22,675 m² and is

utilized by BAU administration and the Faculties of

Business Administration and Dentistry. There are a

300 - seat festivities hall, five seminar rooms which

are furnished and equipped with multimedia and

display screens, a specially designed “Al Multaqa”

which is the Center for cultural and art activities,

a Student Activities and Alumni & Career Office

Building, a gymnasium, sports hall, and a cafeteria.

The second building is the 12 - storey Hariri Building

with two basements and a ground floor. It is built

on an area of 27,070 m² and is comprised of five

faculties: Human Sciences, Law & Political Science,

Pharmacy, Medicine, and Health Sciences.

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Debbieh Campus

Debbieh Campus is located 33 km from Beirut city.

The land spans an area of 1,353,000 m² and the

total built area is 50,000 m². It comprises three

buildings for the faculties and the administration,

two buildings for student dorms, two buildings for

staff dorms, a mosque, an astronomical observatory,

a bank, a cafeteria, an open theater, and a student

lounge. The Campus is comprised of three Faculties:

Architecture - Design & Built Environment,

Engineering, and Science.

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Tripoli Campus

Tripoli Campus is located

in Basateen Al Mina area.

The land spans an

area of 15.540 m²

and the total built

area is 35.594 m².

It comprises an

administration building

and five buildings for

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floor, and three storeys

with a parking lot.

The campus is comprised

of five Faculties:

Business Administration,

Architecture - Design

& Built Environment,

Engineering, Science,

and Health Sciences.

Bekaa Campus

Bekaa Campus is located in Jdeita and Taalbayah

real estate. The land spans an area of 183.391 m²

and the total built area is 2000 m². It apportioned

two distinctive locations for the Research Center for

Environment and Development and the Alumni Club.

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Center for Consultation

The Center for Consultation (CC) was established in

1998 to create a link between the University and all

sectors within the Lebanese community. The Center

deploys the resources and facilities available at BAU

and offers research, consultancy and quality control

services specific to the needs of organizations and

institutions.

The Center specializes in the following areas:

- Technical and Academic Consultations

- Laboratory Testing and Experimentation.

Academic Development &

Quality Assurance Center

The Center was established in 2007 aiming at

providing a technical support in the field of Quality

Assurance to all constituents of the University and

monitoring the implementation of up-to-date

techniques in teaching, learning and research, as

well as proposing developments of curricula and

assessment methods in accordance with quality

assurance criteria adopted at higher education

institutions.

The Center aims at evaluating the University

academic performance and enhancing community

services and environmental development through

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these main objectives and responsibilities:

- Assisting the University to achieve its mission and vision;

- Monitoring quality assurance at faculties and departments;

- Providing Faculties with technical support related to the assessment of

teaching and learning processes;

- Supporting the educational process through assessing the inputs and outputs

of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the educational process;

- Organizing workshops for teaching and learning;

- Supporting Faculties’ programmes to attain international accreditation.

Media Center

The Media Center was established in 2007 to organize and expand

media training activities at the University for students majoring in Mass

Communication. It seeks to prepare the students for the challenges of the New

Media through becoming a part of the evolution in the fields of Technology and

Globalization. The Media Center aspires to be one of the foremost centers of

mass communication and media production by offering training programs based

on quality education, scientific research, and international broadcast standards.

The Center aims at:

- Increasing technical media skills of Mass Communication students;

- Providing training sessions for people interested in the media domain;

- Serving as the only source of media archives for the University;

- Enhancing the Center’s audio-visual equipment through continuous

upgrading;

- Using the Center as a production house through joint ventures with TVs and

media specialists.

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Language Center

The Center was established in 2008 to satisfy the needs of English language

proficiency due to the alteration of the medium of instruction to English and

due to the requirements of the job market, thus satisfying the needs of the local

community.

The Center works on:

- Promoting competence in multi-lingual and intercultural communication;

- Improving students' linguistic competence in English and / or French and

sharpening their skills necessary for academic purposes;

- Participating in local and international conventions, conferences, seminars,

and workshops related to education and language learning;

- Offering scientific and systematic consultations related to educational

techniques and teacher training.

Human Rights Center

The HRC was established in 2009 as a specialized center, independent of all

the faculties and departments at the University, and aims to create a more

harmonious community and to build a better future for youth.

It is a University initiative that assists students, and accordingly their

communities, towards a better understanding of their rights by raising their

awareness through formal and non-formal methods. Thus, students‘ education

is complemented all through their University years, and for years to come.

The Center strives to:

- Collaborate with other national and international institutions and NGOs;

- Achieve its objectives by providing empowerment skills, access to data,

students’ development activities, and communal interaction.

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Center For Entrepreneurship

The CFE was established in 2011 as one of BAU’s divisions for social

responsibility. The CFE aims to promote the culture of entrepreneurship through

identifying individuals with entrepreneurial potential, providing them with

relevant input and equipping them with skills.

The Center plays an important role in:

- Helping the University achieve its mission and vision;

- Providing all technical support for the success of presentation of the

submitted projects;

- Spotlighting scientific research in all fields;

- Engaging stakeholders inside and outside BAU.

Research Center for Environment & Development

The RCED was established in 2011 and continues to facilitate research projects

that address aspects and tackle problems of environment and sustainable

development. RCED presumes to play a key role in the monitoring, protection

and conservation of precious Lebanese natural resources and contributing to

their appropriate management approaches. As such, the ecological approach

utilized by RCED treats the social, biological, and physical determinants of

environmental protection as key goals of development.

The Center strives to:

- Conduct applied research to conserve natural resources towards sustainable

use and community development;

- Provide applied research internships for undergraduate and graduate students;

- Stimulate participation in national and international cooperation programs

and interdisciplinary collaborative research networking;

- Establish community outreach programs and engagement activities;

- Enhance environmental community awareness.

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Center for Continuing & Professional Education

The CCPE was established in 2014 as one of BAU’s divisions for community

services through lifelong learning.

The Center is:

- Striving to be a leading unit for supporting excellence in life-long learning and

continuing education in Lebanon, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region;

- Enforcing the link between the University and the community and enhancing

the prospects for communication and cooperation between them through the

organization and execution of continuing education courses;

- Contributing to the efforts for a sustainable human development by

employing the capabilities and expertise of the University's academic and

technical disciplines relevant to systems in existing faculties to satisfy the

professional development needs of the community.

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Technical Office

The Office was established in 2008 to support BAU's

outcome. It is committed to provide technical

support through reports and publications in

collaboration with academic and non-academic staff.

The Office works on:

- Providing official updated Information about BAU

to both internal and external sectors;

- Enhancing the quality of reports and publications

through following up on the latest trends;

- Pioneering new ideas and collecting necessary

information to make sound decisions in the

implementation of publications;

- Managing photo selection and supervising the

layout and the printing processes;

- Revising and proofreading projects for accuracy,

clarity, and consistency of content;

- Assisting in implementing the Visual Identity inside

the University.

Alumni & Career Office

The Alumni and Career Office was established in 2008

to encourage BAU alumni to remain involved in the

ongoing life of the University and to find ways to

reconnect them to the institution and to each other.

The Office aims to:

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- Establish and cultivate relations with alumni and friends of BAU through

communications, programs, and services;

- Provide volunteer opportunities for alumni to devote some of their time and

talents on behalf of the University and its students;

- Support the fundraising activities and priorities of the University;

- Encourage individual alumni to provide financial support to the University;

- Prepare graduates to move from the learning environment to the professional

environment.

International Relations Office

The IRO was established in 2011 and aims to become an actor in the international

education sphere in Lebanon.

The Office is responsible for:

- Establishing, managing and monitoring cooperation agreements and

international projects with international institutions;

- Supporting exchange programs for students and staff;

- Sustaining relationships with partners and representing the University abroad.

Internal Audit Office

The Office was established in 2011 to evaluate the work of various University

departments and to help them perform their tasks in a better way in consistence

with the University rules and regulations. The Office reports directly to the President.

The Office aims to:

- Support the University Administration by offering reports on the efficiency of

the internal controls and the integrity of transactions;

- Uphold University policies and regulations.

The Office also works with two types of Internal Control:

- Internal Administrative Control: Specializes in reviewing the asset protection

and compliance with the administrative regulations;

- Internal Finance Control: Specializes in monitoring and ensuring compliance

with the financial rules and regulation.

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Legal Affairs Office

The LAO was established at BAU in 2015 with the mission of providing a full

range of timely and professional legal counseling, guidance, and advice to

the University on matters related to legal affairs affecting higher education

institutions in Lebanon while striving to minimize legal risk.


- Providing legal advice;

- Representing BAU;

- Ensuring compliance with Lebanese laws;

- Preparing and reviewing contracts;

- Coordinating legal affairs with various departments at the University.

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Website Office

The Office was established in 2016 to improve and develop BAU website.


- Designing, developing, and testing of BAU Website;

- Assisting in the collection and documentation of user's requirements,

estimates, and work plans;

- Planning, developing, and testing for the entire website life cycle;

- Preparing reports, manuals, and other documentation on the status, operation

and maintenance of software;

- Capturing new knowledge and market trends to keep the website at the

forefront of technology and capability trends;

- Creating internal applications and services to monitor, store, and update data;

- Communicating with the internal parties for updates on daily basis;

- Involving the owners in training sessions in order to understand and use

website features;

- Ensuring that project deliverables are within established budget and on time.

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In addition to academic pursuits, extracurricular

activities make up a valuable part of the overall

University experience. Students can develop their

social and interpersonal skills by getting involved in

organizing events and activities.

This will help to improve their teamwork skills

and ability to build meaningful relationships with

friends and peers. Activities are divided into three

categories: Sports Activities, Social & Cultural

Activities, and Artistic Activities.

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The following clubs and athletic teams are available at Beirut Campus:

Teams: Basketball (Male), Basketball (Female), Football, Futsal, Volleyball (Male),

Volleyball (Female), Handball (Male), Archery, Chess, Muay Thai, Table Tennis,

Swimming.

Clubs: Drama, Music, Folk Dance, Zumba, Scouts, Lebanese Red Cross Youth

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The following clubs and athletic teams are available at Debbieh Campus:

Teams: Basketball (Male), Basketball (Female), Football (Male), Futsal (Male),

Volleyball, Handball (Male), Chess, Table Tennis, Kick Boxing, Body Building,

Tennis, Astronomy, Wrestling (Male), Athletics, Badminton.

Clubs: Drama, Music, Zumba, Scouts, Dance.

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The following clubs and athletic teams are available at Tripoli Campus:

Teams: Basketball (Male), Basketball (Female), Football (Male), Volleyball (Male),

Volleyball (Female), Table Tennis (Male), Kick Boxing (Male), Body Building,

Cardio, Aerobics.

Clubs: Drama, Music, Arts, Dance, Social, TEDx, Entrepreneur, Environmental, and

Adventure.

- Sports Facilities;

- Dorms and Housing Facilities;

- Cafeterias and Kiosks;

- Outdoor Event Venues;

- Al Multaqa (Cultural Center);

- Conference Halls;

- Banking Services;

- Phone and Mail Services;

- Stationery Services;

- Astronomical Observatory;

- Transportation;

- Parkings;

- Libraries;

- Reading Rooms;

- BAU Healthcare Center;

- Student Lounges.

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